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My husband passed away last year. Father in law is very ill. Am I the care consultant for my father in law since his only child has passed away? Am I responsible for my father in-law in medical decisions and life after death? Burial? Funeral? His estate?
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
The answer depends in great part on whether your father-in-law has already executed documents such as a Power of Attorney or Advance Directive. If he has not done so, Indiana statute 16-36-7-42 provides in brief summary that A friend who: (A) is an adult; (B) has maintained regular contact with... View More 
I've had a CPAP for at least a year and was told that my insurance would cover it. I've just received a bill in the mail with charges going back for the last 5 months. I called the number on the bill and asked why they started charging me 5 months ago, and why they didn't send me any... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2024
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney on specific Indiana law, there are usually protocols for submitting bills observed nationwide (either through insurance regulations or through the provisions of... View More
I'm currently undergoing chemotherapy and have continued to work. Community North Anderson MD Cancer Center in Indianapolis is where I went for a second opinion and began treatment. They are taking every penny, and continue to do so even though my out of pocket has been met.
answered on Jul 26, 2024
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A starting point could be to review the policy for any express provisions regarding mammograms. If they are not explicitly mentioned, your physician could be an ally there in terms of determining whether your... View More
I was accidentally released to return to work last November after an untreated injury that occurred in May of 2023. My doctor informed me that a third party that beacon medical group hire to push benefit paperwork through, accidentally gave me a return date. I was not made aware, neither of was my... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2024
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In terms of your question on who you could call for a free consult, it could be difficult to get a recommendation here - the format isn't set up like an attorney referral service. It's limited to short Q... View More
Sorry, I meant the island Ireland. Can he be turned into an involuntary patient? Can he be kicked out?
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answered on Mar 4, 2024
In Ireland, the rights of voluntary psychiatric patients are protected under the Mental Health Act 2001, as amended. As a voluntary patient, an individual has consented to admission and treatment in a psychiatric facility. If such a patient refuses drug treatment, their decision is generally... View More
In Adams County Decatur Indiana
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In Adams County, Decatur, Indiana, it is generally permissible for mothers to take their placenta home after giving birth. However, it's essential to check with the hospital or birthing center where you plan to deliver your baby to confirm their policies regarding placenta retention. Some... View More
I'm intentionally being discriminatied against this a on going iusse with dcs. Hinding my progress my attorney will not help mor do his job
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation with your treatment for addiction and experiencing discrimination from DCS. It's essential to document all instances of discrimination and keep detailed records of your treatment attempts and any correspondence with DCS. If your... View More
A student suffered a fall back in the fall of 1983. The school nurse neglected to have the student checked out at the hospital. Had the school done that and to have the hospital done an x-ray on the right arm, the hospital would have discovered a fracture on the elbow. If addressed, this would have... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2023
The answer to your question is an unequivocal "NO." I am not familiar with the Indiana school for the deaf. If it is a private school, the statute of limitations ran on your 20th birthday. If it is a public school, you would be suing an arm of the state of Indiana so you would be... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2023
One possibility is that the medical provider was not screening for cancer. They and the lab that handles their bloodwork have protocols they need to follow - based on the scope of the physician's examination, diagnosis, medical coding, plausible test parameters, and insurance carrier fee... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
Blood testing is very specific. Routine blood tests for a diabetic have the primary purpose of determining a blood sugar level. It is entirely reasonable that an entirely unrelated disease like cancer would only be identified in something akin to an annual checkup or in response to specific... View More
I was arrested on August 11th and when I was being booked in the jail I told the nurse I am on psychiatric medications for severe anxiety,mental illness,PTSD and seizures,I'm prescribed Kolodapin 3 1mg per day,Zoloft 200mg per day and Adderall 20mg twice a day and been on 3 8mg of Suboxone for... View More
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
I'm truly sorry you're going through this. It's important to reach out to a lawyer who has experience with civil rights and inmates' rights cases. They can guide you on the best steps to take and help protect your rights.
Make sure to gather all relevant documents,... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for over two weeks. It may have been left open because it didn't include a question - it was more of a comment. You could repost with a question. There is no need to include personal details. Good luck
and now i have a compresion fracture in my back.what can i do about this.
answered on Feb 25, 2024
May have a malpractice case against the hospital. Consult with experienced Malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
Yet biomat let me donate. I'm 61 with a VSD in my heart.i have many health issues.i started donating 4 weeks ago.somehow, they keep letting me.And I donated twice last week. I have been extremely sick.on first donation,phlabotomist said "call 911". I was very sick.i told them I just... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2023
The way this works is that you need to ask a question. You have not asked any question. Moreover, you should never use proper names. The information exchanged online is supposed to be hypothetical and anonymous.
My husband was arrested and is being charged with unlawful possession of a hypodermic syringe that was discovered in a jewelry case located inside the Co- defendants vehicle's glove box. The co- defendant was also the operator of the vehicle at the time and has admitted to ownership of... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2023
First, in criminal defense, it is always important to remember that the defendant does not have to prove anything. It is up to the State to prove that a defendant committed each element of a given criminal charge.
Second, the defense lawyer MAY file a motion to have evidence confiscated... View More
Diagnosed with Graves disease in 2016, on daily prescribed meds until being incarcerated on Aug 29. Facility not giving him his prescribed medication since Aug 29th.
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
In Indiana, first contact the Franklin County jail administration to file a complaint about your son not receiving his medication. If that fails, consider filing a complaint with the Indiana Department of Correction Ombudsman. In urgent cases, consult an attorney experienced in prisoners'... View More
A psychiatrist I haven't seen in 3 years filed a motion to continue treatment, under false claims that I'm a danger to myself and others, and don't have what I need to eat, that I have no clothing or shelter. All of this is substantially false. If I don't appear as directed, I... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2023
Yes you can fight it with proper legal action to show why they are wrong.
Consult with experienced attorneys in the state where this occurred.
I added my son to policy on 12/8 when he was born. Insurance company wanted more money for December, never sent a bill. I cancelled policy for 12/31 and got new private insurance for January. They ended up cancelling policy for 12/7 and said non payment. I’ve been going back and forth with them... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on the policy terms. It looks like they already acknowledged the error, but if eventually there is no resolution, you could consult with a health care law attorney to review the matter and outline your... View More
My mother is trying to get medical records for my dad who had passed away 2 weeks ago from a fall in the Hospital however after signing to get the records, they had sent a letter back saying that they are not allowed to give them to her (even though she is the spouse) because she is not the power... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2023
Assuming no personal representative has been appointed for your father's estate, your mother is entitled under Indiana law to obtain the records. Below is the code cite/law that supports your mother's right to obtain the records. (Sometimes medical providers will require an affidavit or... View More
The owner of the company I work for has not been an active employee for over a year and may or may not still be a part-owner of the company itself. The current management is keeping things pretty close to the vest. The individual was arrested for drug-related charges and I am wondering what legal... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2023
In terms of criminal liability, you only have to worry about your own personal behavior. The allegedly criminal acts of an employer, acting as an individual, does not apply to you. If the business entity is accused of criminal acts (e.g. fraud) then the entity itself is in trouble and any of the... View More
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